This work provides a comprehensive tutorial focusing on learning how to draw and modify designs using Adobe Illustrator. The CD includes a full hour of lessons that help students learn about graphics and design techniques.
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Virtual Classroom covers basic program features and techniques step by step, with helpful notes and shortcuts. Per the series, it also includes video lessons on a CD-ROM that show and expand on the techniques in the text. Adobe's official effort, Classroom in a Book starts with a quick tour of common functions and moves on to more detailed lessons on specific topics and techniques, such as creating web graphics and working with layers. The review questions and suggestions for further practice ending each chapter, as well as the CD's lesson art files, are useful self-study aids. QuickStart jumps right into the Illustrator interface, though it does so a bit messily at first. Other chapters, however, provide helpful illustrations and screen shots. This is better reference than self-study material readers can easily look up how to accomplish common tasks. Special Edition is more appropriate for intermediate to advanced users, spending extra time covering version 10's new features and advanced topics like dynamic data-driven graphics. Troubleshooting sections at the end of each chapter answer common questions. All of these titles are appropriate purchases for public libraries. Institutions owning version 9 guides should upgrade for coverage of 10's new features.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From the Back Cover
Text and multimedia combine to create the ultimate learning experience!
Learn from instructor-led CD-ROM tutorials at your own pace! Adobe Illustrator Virtual Classroom is a revolutionary new way to learn. We've combined a clear, step-by-step book approach with easy-to-understand multimedia tutorials. Pop in the CD-ROM, and follow along as the author explains and demonstrates the techniques discussed in the text. Work at your own speed and replay the tutorials as often as needed to reinforce the book's lessons.
Free Video Training on CD-ROM
- The included CD features instructor-led, step-by-step coverage of everything you'll need to use Illustrator like a pro
- Speaking to you on streaming video, the author provides dazzling examples and full explanations of Web and print vector graphics
- Hands-on demonstrations of Illustrator techniques thoroughly presented in the book's pages are explained while you watch
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent guide to the basics of Adobe Illustrator 10,
By A Customer
This review is from: Adobe(R) Illustrator(R) 10 Virtual Classroom (Paperback)
I enjoyed everything about this book -- from the cover design to the layout of the lessons to the friendly, easy-to-follow instructions for working with each of the tools. Illustrator can be a very complex program to figure out, and Mr. Karlins gives his readers a painless path to mastery of all its essential functions.And if you'd rather see how something is done than read about it, you'll love the CD that accompanies the book. It's nice to "meet" the man behind the words you've been reading, and a very pleasant fellow he is. Each lesson on the CD corresponds to a chapter of the book, and Mr. Karlins is an engaging teacher who covers the written material and then some, all the while delivering a solid foundation in the working of one set of tools before adding the next set to your repertoire. If you're a user experienced with Illustrator 9.0 and are just upgrading to Illustrator 10, this book might be too basic for you -- although if you're not a regular user, you'd enjoy it as a reviewing tool and guide to the new features. But if you're just coming to Adobe Illustrator with this new version 10, then you can't go wrong having this friendly, well-written book /CD combo to set you on the path to confident control of all the tools you'll need to create your own beautifully-executed illustrations.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Adobe Illustrator 10 Virtual Classroom,
By Susan Steinhauer (Oakland, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Adobe(R) Illustrator(R) 10 Virtual Classroom (Paperback)
Author Karlins has written a concise guide to Illustrator. He has extrapolated from his mastery of the application so that even a novice can read and understand the techniques he explains. The CD-ROM tutorials offer an opportunity for an interactive experience which are of value in conjunction with the text. As a first time student of Illustrator, this book was invaluable in helping me overcome my fear of the pen tool! There is a great deal of content in the book - it is a reference to which I will continue to refer as my skills develop and questions arise as to how to perform specific tasks and create certain effects in Illustrator.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great "How To" book.,
By "horzes_azz" (Vancouver, BC Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Adobe(R) Illustrator(R) 10 Virtual Classroom (Paperback)
I recently purchased Illustrator 10 and an another $100.00 in related books. I set out to master the beast by going through each book, a page at a time, attempting to accomplish on my computer what the books commonly referred to as "Simply do this or Simply do that!". What a struggle. Most of the books I purchased seem to assume I have a working knowledge of Illustrator 10 (which I didn't) except for one book called Virtual Classrom by David Karlins.In frustration I put in the CD that comes with the Virtual Classrom book and Bada Bing, Bada Bang, Bada Boom! ... I had a soft spoken fella showing and telling me how to do some of the things I had spent hours trying to figure out. I should have opened his book first, but noooooo. I would recommend this book, hands down, to anyone looking to learn how to use Adobe Illustrator 10. The book and supporting CD is an easy to understand learning tool that compliments many other so called instruction books on the same subject. As I understand, David Karlins has penned another book which is soon to be available. I know I'll be getting it as soon as I'm able. Keep up the great work ... a new loyal customer. GM
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